A superb lightweight walking pack

I've had this bag for a couple of years now so mine is the older back system but I really rate this as a daysack for walking / scrambling or for overnight camping trips. I did know a guy who made prototype packs for one of the other big rucsac companies who was going to make me a bag to my own spec but then I saw the Talon which was pretty much exactly what I had in mind.
I'm a convert to all the wee stretchy pockets Osprey seem to chuck all over after using them on the old Exos and use the side pockets for snacks and the like for during the day. The hip belt pockets are awesome (I never thought I'd want hip pockets until I started using them, now I can't do without them!)
The adjustable back length just works and I really like the external hydration pocket: I often use the pack for long days supervising D of E gold expeds and at the end of each day just need to replenish water and food for an early start. It is so much easier to remove, refill and repack a bladder from an external pocket rather than trying to fight it into an internal sleeve in a packed bag. This feature is my favourite tbh.
The bag weighs very little and is surprisingly robust and the 33 litre capacity will do an overnighter if I'm using a bivy bag.
I do have a couple of gripes however: firstly the fabric is not very waterproof and on a proper wet mountain day the bag will be soaked inside and out so drybags are a must (I use a rain cover too and I'd never rely on a rucsac to provide waterproofing on its own). The second gripe is the lid tends to sag down when the bag isn't totally packed out which is only a cosmetic issue but for some reason niggles me slightly. That said, the top pocket is massive and swallows all sorts of stuff I need in a hurry so I'm just being picky I guess.
The back system is less breathable than the external mesh frame bag I used before so is sweatier, but this trades off against a much more packable shape, much better stability when scrambling or on rough terrain and is much lighter.
I have bags that are better for cragging and winter climbing but for all round mountain use this is my go to pack. It is an absolute classic and when I wear this out, I'm buying another!

Veiviseren

10 oct. 2018

Very good as expected.

A very good back pack that fits in between my other Ospreys. However, the compartment for the water tank collect and traps water. Would be a good idea to make a drain in future bags.

Roberto

18 sept. 2018

Ottimi materiali

Perfetto

Molly

2 sept. 2018

Just perfect

Just completed the Camino de Santiago with the Talon 33. 7 days on the trail carrying 11kg of kit. The pack easily swallowed up; 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of leggings, 4x T Shirts, spare socks and liners, sandals, wash kit, 2x lightweight towels, sleeping bag liner, spare trail scarf, small camera, knick-knacks, energy bars plus 2x 1 Litre water bottles and a 2 Litre Osprey bladder plus some odds and ends. No idea why people say this is a day pack - I cant imagine what they would need for a day. My Talon 11 is my day pack and I usually take a jet boiler in that !!! People often say the Talon packs should have a rain cover but I think they are missing the point – the Talons are a super lightweight pack for people who are moving fast and light. I find rain covers pretty useless most of the time as the rain gets down the back of any pack and gets into the gear. I only use a rain cover for day hiking when I am not carrying any critical gear – for duration/distance I prefer dry bags inside the pack which also helps to keep the gear organised and structured with different colour dry bags indicating what’s inside (dirty gear, clean gear, critical gear etc.). People also often moan about top loading drawstring type packs but if you pack sensibly with inner bags it makes perfect sense to have the pack operate like this. At your destination you just whip out all the inner bags, select what you want and then repack the rest.
I picked the Talon 33 for the Camino because it’s the maximum size you can get away with for carry-on baggage (yes I know people get away with bigger packs but airlines can refuse and be picky about such things on the day) and I knew from my other Talon packs that these would be lightweight and durable. Personally I would have preferred a framed pack for this trip and would have liked one of Ospreys AG packs but didn’t want to risk it ending up in the hold and having its frame busted - I did discuss it with Ospreys customer service advisors and they gave good advice on this – great service again from Osprey.
The Talon 33 was great – it was as comfy as anything can be with 11kg inside it, didn’t make my back too sweaty although your bound to sweat a bit in 30’ of heat when your covering miles– like my Talon 11 it dried out super fast at rest stops. It did all I wanted of it – carried all my gear with reasonable comfort and after a week out on the trail it still looks brand new. The top of the pack has a neat zipped storage space which holds an amazing amount of gear and its perfect for the stuff you need to access fast and frequently. Its got nice sleek lines and was able to carry everything inside the pack nice and securely. My only minor quibble was the compression straps that wrap around the lower edge tend to snag and need a bit of messing with to get them tight and snug. Few bits of kit are ever perfect but the Talon 33 is as good a bit of kit as I have used so far – it looks good and works well, like all Osprey kit it looks ludicrously fragile bit is actually as tough as old boots and its super lightweight – once its on and tight it moves with you very well like a shell and doesn’t exhibit any tendency to shift about and risk putting you off balance. Thanks Osprey for a great product.

it's hard to access the bottom things inside of the backpack

Being narrow, it's hard to access the bottom things inside of the backpack. You have to organize things well from the inside so you will not have trouble accessing them when you are on the road.

Osprey Customer Service,
23/07/2018

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Talon 33.

We are sorry to hear that you have found it hard to access items at the bottom of your pack. We would recommend following our How to Pack your Pack guide, which is great for helping to organise your pack efficiently.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Stuarty

30 juin 2018

One of the best

After using the Talon 33 for around three years I thought I should leave a short review. This is simply one of the best packs out there. I've used this mostly on day treks in Scotland, bagging many munros with this on my back. At first the lightweight nature of the material and small clips was a little concerning and durability questionable, but after three years of mountainous scrambling, scree slides and forest trails I have one tiny hole on the front mesh. This pack is extremely durable and has stood up amazingly well at everything I've thrown at it. The airscape panel provides great ventilation and I've never had issues with sweat or hot spots on my back. For day trips one large opening at the top of the bag is all you really need. Items you might need to get to quickly can be stored in the top lid, hip straps, side stretchy pockets or shoulder strap pocket.

I have stretched this to an overnighter on a few occasions, carrying about 10-11kg including tent, food and water. It honestly wasn't that comfortable and I had some shoulder pain the next day after some strenuous hill walking. This is probably taking the pack past it's comfort zone. There is minimal padding on the shoulders and hips - if you plan on carrying around 10kg or more definitely consider a bigger pack with added comfort.

All that said as a day pack for the mountains it's fantastic. Very light, durable, practical and capable of carrying plenty gear for the day. Stow on the go attachment for waking poles is a great idea with no need to take the bag off. Really cannot fault this bag and have purchased another Osprey for those camping overnighters.

Sudan Jackson

8 janv. 2018

Incredible Pack - more than just a day pack: 450km Camino de Santiago!

I am the proud owner of the Talon 22 and Talon 33 backpacks. These are by far the best packs I have ever used, and in all of my research (religiously visiting outdoor-shops, on the road talking to other adventurers, etc.) I have yet to find a backpack as versatile, lightweight and super-comfy as the Talon series. These packs are extremely light, they really hug your body, and no matter how heavy the load - you barely notice them. The pack moves with you and just feels great. They have plenty of storage space, pockets, connection-points, whatever.

Almost every review or video you find on the web say something along the lines of "this pack is great for those day trips, blah". I don't know what everyone else is carrying, but I managed to get everything I needed packed into the Talon 33 for a 3-week 450 kilometer hike through the north of Spain on the Camino de Santiago. In total, my backpack including everything in it came in at a modest 4,5 Kilos… And this was with 3 Pairs each of Polo Shirts, Hiking Shorts, Socks & Undies, then all of my toiletries, extra pair of "relief"-shoes, slieeping bag, towel, "utensils", first-aid, flashlight, warm layer, waterproof jacket, you name it. I even had enough space left for the occasional Bocadillo, some fruits and veggies, a can of beer or bottle of wine. Many people saw my “tiny” pack and couldn’t believe I had everything I needed.

Also, I often hear people complaining that this pack has no rain-cover included. I don't see the big deal. I pack everything inside with dry bags anyhow. This works wonderfully for structuring, and it keeps your stuff safe from the elements. This pack dries so quickly that a stint through the downpour will be soon forgotten if you pack right. I also own an Osprey Dry-Bag 30l which I used as a Pack-Liner instead of a Rain-Cover on the Camino. Everything inside my pack was not only completely secure from the elements: I also hung my Backpack every evening somewhere to avoid bed-bugs and other critters. Nothing got in ;-)

All in all, highly recommendable! My only 2 small gripes:
1) The previous version of this pack could not hold its shape, and stuff just kind of sagged and bunched at the bottom - leaving the lid to sadly droop over an somewhat "empty" top-portion. I am hoping this has been improved in the latest version (which I intend to get!)
2) The hip-belt webbing was way to short, whereby the webbing for the top lid is way too long and leaves you with a lot of dangling ends

But once again: I would highly recommend this pack and will definitely get the latest version.

Buen Camino!

Bentley

21 déc. 2017

Perfect pack for smaller loads

Bought this to encourage me to take what I need for 3 seasons backpacking, rather than what I think I need. I can pack into this little rucksack my 2 man MSR tent (ncluding footprint AND a cut down picnic blanket for the interior (I like a carpet!), sleeping mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, cooking set, first aid kit, spare clothes, emergency rations and a number of other small items (including my luxury, a portable radio!) and still have room in the top to stuff food for my evening meal. I'm carrying 7kg or so and the rucksack fits beautifully and is a joy to carry. Thanks Osprey, I love my rucksack! Bentley, UK

Theresa

4 oct. 2017

Great bag

I used the bag for my three weeks trip through Norway and Sweden. With 8kg it was very good to carry and I was absolutely satisfied. It is also very good for day trips in the alps.

FittieEd

5 avr. 2017

Waist and Sternum Strap

i bought this for a trip to Portugal and Spain to walk an average of 25 km per day over 14 consecutive days. The pack was light and a good carry. My complaints are 1) the waist strap is too short and too narrow. It cannot be fastened closed when wearing a wicking layer, 3 season fleece and gore-tax waterproof jacket. In addition it is too narrow and becomes uncomfortable in extended use. The sternum srap is far too narrow and digs into the chest. For these reasons I have marked it down.

Osprey Customer Service,
31/10/2017

Hello,

Thank you for your review.

We make the Talon to be a versatile pack that can be used for a number of different activities, because of this, the pack, hipbelt and sternum strap are narrow to keep the pack as lightweight as possible. However, we have supplied hipbelt extensions in the past to customers who require them.

If you would like to request a hipbelt extension please contact our Guarantee Team here and if you have any more questions or require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Osprey Web Customer Service

Mike

13 déc. 2016

light weight bag

I like this bag which is my favourite day sack. It's big enough for winter day walks as well. There are some nice features like the hydration pouch and the belt pockets. There are also two zipped pockets on the lid, the one inside is mesh and has a wallet sized velcro pocket. I find the small and lightweight clips on the waist belt and chest strap a little bit fiddly occasionally particularly with gloves. Also the waist belt pockets sit so far back around your waist/hips that its difficult to reach them, needing two hands to undo the zip often.
I like that it has side stretchy pockets with a strap to tighten them, as these are useful for various things such as trekking poles, water bottle, camera etc. I use the front stretchy pocket for sitmat and map. So overall lots of good features and nice and light.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Darren

13 déc. 2016

Full of features

Comfortable and light daypack, brilliant for day hikes, big enough for all essential and survival kit and loaded with features, not to mention colourful and stylish. The hip pockets and shoulder strap pocket are great for small items and food, the external water bladder slot saves space inside the pack, and the top lid is large enough for waterproofs, gloves, and hat. The on-the-go pole hoops are an impressive and useful as well.

The only drawback is that the bag isn't waterproof, and doesn't come with a rain cover which is the standard for all hiking rucksacks from the low budget upward, so it's rather disappointing that one of the highest standard bags doesn't have a cover with it. Not only that but once you've paid another £15 for a cover, there's no pocket built in for it. Given the cost of these bags a rain cover should be included.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Jay

13 déc. 2016

Surprised and impressed

Bought this as a lightweight day pack. Have ended up using it as my climbing sack (wall and crag) and winter Mountaineering pack.
I love the features and it is surprisingly roomy. I've packed it up with overnight backpacking gear too, all seems to fit.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Alun Davies

13 déc. 2016

A great light pack

I had a pack that was over 1.5 kg so I chose the Talon 33 which was about half that weight. We were going to hike the Alta Via 2 in the Grand Paradiso for 9 days and this neat pack held all I needed for that trip - easily. It was probably the most comfortable pack I have ever carried and I have about 9 in the garage! I was concerned that it was not "off the back" but the clever design meant that even in the hot Italian sun I rarely had the sweaty back that I do not enjoy. The adjustments are all clever and at the end of the trip I managed to put my boots on top thanks to the floating lid. This is a most excellent pack and I highly recommend it. I would add that it should have a built in rain cover - most similar packs to and it is boring having to carry a separate cover rather than have it built in.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Danny

13 déc. 2016

A very versatile pack

I have had this pack for approximately 4 months now. The most comfortable pack I have ever used. I have used as a day pack and also for a summit bivvying trip in the lakes. Everything fits easily even though I don't have the most compact equipment. I feel once I have upgraded everything to what I want I could get away with multi-day trips with this pack. I have found great use of the pockets on the hip-belt, snacks in one side, small camera in the other.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Fred

13 déc. 2016

Top !!!

Excellent produit, léger confortable et très pratique .

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Pierre

13 déc. 2016

Versatil & perfect

Used it for Santiago de Compostel (Starting in Le Puy), it was nearly to spacy until tighning the compression straps. I would recommand it anyway because it's lightweight & comfortable. Specially for Compostel, as you find water everywere, I would recommand avoid using a hydratation pocket & prefer side bottles in the lateral mesh pockets, to limit weight & carry what is necessary meanwhile controling the water you still have.
I use it now for 2 days hicking in Alps with hamoc or tent (custom straps on the bottom) & everything for autonomy. It fits well & keep the weight at 6kg (exl water&food). I definitly recommand it.

A superb lightweight walking pack

I've had this bag for a couple of years now so mine is the older back system but I really rate this as a daysack for walking / scrambling or for overnight camping trips. I did know a guy who made prototype packs for one of the other big rucsac companies who was going to make me a bag to my own spec but then I saw the Talon which was pretty much exactly what I had in mind.
I'm a convert to all the wee stretchy pockets Osprey seem to chuck all over after using them on the old Exos and use the side pockets for snacks and the like for during the day. The hip belt pockets are awesome (I never thought I'd want hip pockets until I started using them, now I can't do without them!)
The adjustable back length just works and I really like the external hydration pocket: I often use the pack for long days supervising D of E gold expeds and at the end of each day just need to replenish water and food for an early start. It is so much easier to remove, refill and repack a bladder from an external pocket rather than trying to fight it into an internal sleeve in a packed bag. This feature is my favourite tbh.
The bag weighs very little and is surprisingly robust and the 33 litre capacity will do an overnighter if I'm using a bivy bag.
I do have a couple of gripes however: firstly the fabric is not very waterproof and on a proper wet mountain day the bag will be soaked inside and out so drybags are a must (I use a rain cover too and I'd never rely on a rucsac to provide waterproofing on its own). The second gripe is the lid tends to sag down when the bag isn't totally packed out which is only a cosmetic issue but for some reason niggles me slightly. That said, the top pocket is massive and swallows all sorts of stuff I need in a hurry so I'm just being picky I guess.
The back system is less breathable than the external mesh frame bag I used before so is sweatier, but this trades off against a much more packable shape, much better stability when scrambling or on rough terrain and is much lighter.
I have bags that are better for cragging and winter climbing but for all round mountain use this is my go to pack. It is an absolute classic and when I wear this out, I'm buying another!

Veiviseren

10 oct. 2018

Very good as expected.

A very good back pack that fits in between my other Ospreys. However, the compartment for the water tank collect and traps water. Would be a good idea to make a drain in future bags.

Roberto

18 sept. 2018

Ottimi materiali

Perfetto

Molly

2 sept. 2018

Just perfect

Just completed the Camino de Santiago with the Talon 33. 7 days on the trail carrying 11kg of kit. The pack easily swallowed up; 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of leggings, 4x T Shirts, spare socks and liners, sandals, wash kit, 2x lightweight towels, sleeping bag liner, spare trail scarf, small camera, knick-knacks, energy bars plus 2x 1 Litre water bottles and a 2 Litre Osprey bladder plus some odds and ends. No idea why people say this is a day pack - I cant imagine what they would need for a day. My Talon 11 is my day pack and I usually take a jet boiler in that !!! People often say the Talon packs should have a rain cover but I think they are missing the point – the Talons are a super lightweight pack for people who are moving fast and light. I find rain covers pretty useless most of the time as the rain gets down the back of any pack and gets into the gear. I only use a rain cover for day hiking when I am not carrying any critical gear – for duration/distance I prefer dry bags inside the pack which also helps to keep the gear organised and structured with different colour dry bags indicating what’s inside (dirty gear, clean gear, critical gear etc.). People also often moan about top loading drawstring type packs but if you pack sensibly with inner bags it makes perfect sense to have the pack operate like this. At your destination you just whip out all the inner bags, select what you want and then repack the rest.
I picked the Talon 33 for the Camino because it’s the maximum size you can get away with for carry-on baggage (yes I know people get away with bigger packs but airlines can refuse and be picky about such things on the day) and I knew from my other Talon packs that these would be lightweight and durable. Personally I would have preferred a framed pack for this trip and would have liked one of Ospreys AG packs but didn’t want to risk it ending up in the hold and having its frame busted - I did discuss it with Ospreys customer service advisors and they gave good advice on this – great service again from Osprey.
The Talon 33 was great – it was as comfy as anything can be with 11kg inside it, didn’t make my back too sweaty although your bound to sweat a bit in 30’ of heat when your covering miles– like my Talon 11 it dried out super fast at rest stops. It did all I wanted of it – carried all my gear with reasonable comfort and after a week out on the trail it still looks brand new. The top of the pack has a neat zipped storage space which holds an amazing amount of gear and its perfect for the stuff you need to access fast and frequently. Its got nice sleek lines and was able to carry everything inside the pack nice and securely. My only minor quibble was the compression straps that wrap around the lower edge tend to snag and need a bit of messing with to get them tight and snug. Few bits of kit are ever perfect but the Talon 33 is as good a bit of kit as I have used so far – it looks good and works well, like all Osprey kit it looks ludicrously fragile bit is actually as tough as old boots and its super lightweight – once its on and tight it moves with you very well like a shell and doesn’t exhibit any tendency to shift about and risk putting you off balance. Thanks Osprey for a great product.

it's hard to access the bottom things inside of the backpack

Being narrow, it's hard to access the bottom things inside of the backpack. You have to organize things well from the inside so you will not have trouble accessing them when you are on the road.

Osprey Customer Service,
23/07/2018

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Talon 33.

We are sorry to hear that you have found it hard to access items at the bottom of your pack. We would recommend following our How to Pack your Pack guide, which is great for helping to organise your pack efficiently.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Stuarty

30 juin 2018

One of the best

After using the Talon 33 for around three years I thought I should leave a short review. This is simply one of the best packs out there. I've used this mostly on day treks in Scotland, bagging many munros with this on my back. At first the lightweight nature of the material and small clips was a little concerning and durability questionable, but after three years of mountainous scrambling, scree slides and forest trails I have one tiny hole on the front mesh. This pack is extremely durable and has stood up amazingly well at everything I've thrown at it. The airscape panel provides great ventilation and I've never had issues with sweat or hot spots on my back. For day trips one large opening at the top of the bag is all you really need. Items you might need to get to quickly can be stored in the top lid, hip straps, side stretchy pockets or shoulder strap pocket.

I have stretched this to an overnighter on a few occasions, carrying about 10-11kg including tent, food and water. It honestly wasn't that comfortable and I had some shoulder pain the next day after some strenuous hill walking. This is probably taking the pack past it's comfort zone. There is minimal padding on the shoulders and hips - if you plan on carrying around 10kg or more definitely consider a bigger pack with added comfort.

All that said as a day pack for the mountains it's fantastic. Very light, durable, practical and capable of carrying plenty gear for the day. Stow on the go attachment for waking poles is a great idea with no need to take the bag off. Really cannot fault this bag and have purchased another Osprey for those camping overnighters.

Sudan Jackson

8 janv. 2018

Incredible Pack - more than just a day pack: 450km Camino de Santiago!

I am the proud owner of the Talon 22 and Talon 33 backpacks. These are by far the best packs I have ever used, and in all of my research (religiously visiting outdoor-shops, on the road talking to other adventurers, etc.) I have yet to find a backpack as versatile, lightweight and super-comfy as the Talon series. These packs are extremely light, they really hug your body, and no matter how heavy the load - you barely notice them. The pack moves with you and just feels great. They have plenty of storage space, pockets, connection-points, whatever.

Almost every review or video you find on the web say something along the lines of "this pack is great for those day trips, blah". I don't know what everyone else is carrying, but I managed to get everything I needed packed into the Talon 33 for a 3-week 450 kilometer hike through the north of Spain on the Camino de Santiago. In total, my backpack including everything in it came in at a modest 4,5 Kilos… And this was with 3 Pairs each of Polo Shirts, Hiking Shorts, Socks & Undies, then all of my toiletries, extra pair of "relief"-shoes, slieeping bag, towel, "utensils", first-aid, flashlight, warm layer, waterproof jacket, you name it. I even had enough space left for the occasional Bocadillo, some fruits and veggies, a can of beer or bottle of wine. Many people saw my “tiny” pack and couldn’t believe I had everything I needed.

Also, I often hear people complaining that this pack has no rain-cover included. I don't see the big deal. I pack everything inside with dry bags anyhow. This works wonderfully for structuring, and it keeps your stuff safe from the elements. This pack dries so quickly that a stint through the downpour will be soon forgotten if you pack right. I also own an Osprey Dry-Bag 30l which I used as a Pack-Liner instead of a Rain-Cover on the Camino. Everything inside my pack was not only completely secure from the elements: I also hung my Backpack every evening somewhere to avoid bed-bugs and other critters. Nothing got in ;-)

All in all, highly recommendable! My only 2 small gripes:
1) The previous version of this pack could not hold its shape, and stuff just kind of sagged and bunched at the bottom - leaving the lid to sadly droop over an somewhat "empty" top-portion. I am hoping this has been improved in the latest version (which I intend to get!)
2) The hip-belt webbing was way to short, whereby the webbing for the top lid is way too long and leaves you with a lot of dangling ends

But once again: I would highly recommend this pack and will definitely get the latest version.

Buen Camino!

Bentley

21 déc. 2017

Perfect pack for smaller loads

Bought this to encourage me to take what I need for 3 seasons backpacking, rather than what I think I need. I can pack into this little rucksack my 2 man MSR tent (ncluding footprint AND a cut down picnic blanket for the interior (I like a carpet!), sleeping mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, cooking set, first aid kit, spare clothes, emergency rations and a number of other small items (including my luxury, a portable radio!) and still have room in the top to stuff food for my evening meal. I'm carrying 7kg or so and the rucksack fits beautifully and is a joy to carry. Thanks Osprey, I love my rucksack! Bentley, UK

Theresa

4 oct. 2017

Great bag

I used the bag for my three weeks trip through Norway and Sweden. With 8kg it was very good to carry and I was absolutely satisfied. It is also very good for day trips in the alps.

FittieEd

5 avr. 2017

Waist and Sternum Strap

i bought this for a trip to Portugal and Spain to walk an average of 25 km per day over 14 consecutive days. The pack was light and a good carry. My complaints are 1) the waist strap is too short and too narrow. It cannot be fastened closed when wearing a wicking layer, 3 season fleece and gore-tax waterproof jacket. In addition it is too narrow and becomes uncomfortable in extended use. The sternum srap is far too narrow and digs into the chest. For these reasons I have marked it down.

Osprey Customer Service,
31/10/2017

Hello,

Thank you for your review.

We make the Talon to be a versatile pack that can be used for a number of different activities, because of this, the pack, hipbelt and sternum strap are narrow to keep the pack as lightweight as possible. However, we have supplied hipbelt extensions in the past to customers who require them.

If you would like to request a hipbelt extension please contact our Guarantee Team here and if you have any more questions or require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Osprey Web Customer Service

Mike

13 déc. 2016

light weight bag

I like this bag which is my favourite day sack. It's big enough for winter day walks as well. There are some nice features like the hydration pouch and the belt pockets. There are also two zipped pockets on the lid, the one inside is mesh and has a wallet sized velcro pocket. I find the small and lightweight clips on the waist belt and chest strap a little bit fiddly occasionally particularly with gloves. Also the waist belt pockets sit so far back around your waist/hips that its difficult to reach them, needing two hands to undo the zip often.
I like that it has side stretchy pockets with a strap to tighten them, as these are useful for various things such as trekking poles, water bottle, camera etc. I use the front stretchy pocket for sitmat and map. So overall lots of good features and nice and light.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Darren

13 déc. 2016

Full of features

Comfortable and light daypack, brilliant for day hikes, big enough for all essential and survival kit and loaded with features, not to mention colourful and stylish. The hip pockets and shoulder strap pocket are great for small items and food, the external water bladder slot saves space inside the pack, and the top lid is large enough for waterproofs, gloves, and hat. The on-the-go pole hoops are an impressive and useful as well.

The only drawback is that the bag isn't waterproof, and doesn't come with a rain cover which is the standard for all hiking rucksacks from the low budget upward, so it's rather disappointing that one of the highest standard bags doesn't have a cover with it. Not only that but once you've paid another £15 for a cover, there's no pocket built in for it. Given the cost of these bags a rain cover should be included.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Jay

13 déc. 2016

Surprised and impressed

Bought this as a lightweight day pack. Have ended up using it as my climbing sack (wall and crag) and winter Mountaineering pack.
I love the features and it is surprisingly roomy. I've packed it up with overnight backpacking gear too, all seems to fit.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Alun Davies

13 déc. 2016

A great light pack

I had a pack that was over 1.5 kg so I chose the Talon 33 which was about half that weight. We were going to hike the Alta Via 2 in the Grand Paradiso for 9 days and this neat pack held all I needed for that trip - easily. It was probably the most comfortable pack I have ever carried and I have about 9 in the garage! I was concerned that it was not "off the back" but the clever design meant that even in the hot Italian sun I rarely had the sweaty back that I do not enjoy. The adjustments are all clever and at the end of the trip I managed to put my boots on top thanks to the floating lid. This is a most excellent pack and I highly recommend it. I would add that it should have a built in rain cover - most similar packs to and it is boring having to carry a separate cover rather than have it built in.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Danny

13 déc. 2016

A very versatile pack

I have had this pack for approximately 4 months now. The most comfortable pack I have ever used. I have used as a day pack and also for a summit bivvying trip in the lakes. Everything fits easily even though I don't have the most compact equipment. I feel once I have upgraded everything to what I want I could get away with multi-day trips with this pack. I have found great use of the pockets on the hip-belt, snacks in one side, small camera in the other.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Fred

13 déc. 2016

Top !!!

Excellent produit, léger confortable et très pratique .

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)

Pierre

13 déc. 2016

Versatil & perfect

Used it for Santiago de Compostel (Starting in Le Puy), it was nearly to spacy until tighning the compression straps. I would recommand it anyway because it's lightweight & comfortable. Specially for Compostel, as you find water everywere, I would recommand avoid using a hydratation pocket & prefer side bottles in the lateral mesh pockets, to limit weight & carry what is necessary meanwhile controling the water you still have.
I use it now for 2 days hicking in Alps with hamoc or tent (custom straps on the bottom) & everything for autonomy. It fits well & keep the weight at 6kg (exl water&food). I definitly recommand it.